Macdougal
New Zealand-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
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Macdougal (1953−1979) was a New Zealand thoroughbred racehorse bred by Seton Otway at Trelawney Stud in Cambridge who is notable for winning the 1959 Melbourne Cup.[1]
| Macdougal | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Marco Polo |
| Grandsire | Le Pacha |
| Dam | Lady Fox |
| Damsire | Foxbridge |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 1953 |
| Died | 1979 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Seton Otway |
| Owner | R. N. Brown |
| Trainer | Dick Roden |
| Major wins | |
| AJC Metropolitan Handicap (1959) Brisbane Cup (1959) Melbourne Cup (1959) | |
In the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse he was ridden by Pat Glennon and carried a weight of 8-11 (123 pounds). Macdougal started at odds of 8/1 in a field of 28 runners and won the cup by three lengths.[2]